People Will Talk (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 7.3

People Will Talk poster

Released in 1951, People Will Talk is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 110 minutes. “The picture that takes a new look at life!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Successful and well-liked, Dr. Noah Praetorius becomes the victim of a witchhunt at the hands of Professor Elwell, who disdains Praetorius's unorthodox medical views and also questions his relationship with the mysterious, ever-present Mr. Shunderson.

Who’s in it. People Will Talk stars Cary Grant as Dr. Noah Praetorius, Jeanne Crain as Deborah Higgins, Finlay Currie as Shunderson and Hume Cronyn as Prof. Rodney Elwell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, People Will Talk has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch People Will Talk page.

If you liked it. Fans of People Will Talk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch People Will Talk (1951)?
In US, People Will Talk is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is People Will Talk worth watching?
People Will Talk holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in People Will Talk?
People Will Talk stars Cary Grant, Jeanne Crain, Finlay Currie, Hume Cronyn and Walter Slezak.
When was People Will Talk released?
People Will Talk was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.